Episode 36- "Discover the Magic of Baby Massage: A Pathway to Relaxation, Connection, & Communication" with Helen Thompson

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In this insightful podcast episode, our host Meredith Brough sits down with the talented Helen Thompson, a true expert in the world of baby massage. With over 30 years of experience in childcare, Helen is here to share her wealth of knowledge and passion for this amazing practice.
Helen dives right into the impressive benefits of baby massage. Not only does it help with sleep, but it can also provide relief for colic and constipation. Who knew a simple touch could do so much?
Helen emphasizes the importance of touch and communication in building a strong bond with your little one. She explains how baby massage releases oxytocin, which she lovingly refers to as the "cuddle hormone". You'll both benefit from experiencing this warm, fuzzy feeling (and it might even help with sleep!).
Helen also shares her experiences in the world of childcare and gives us a sneak peek into her own podcast, First Time Mums Chat. It's a must-listen for all you new moms out there!
As the episode unfolds, Meredith and Helen delve into the significance of parental intuition, physical affection, and even talking and singing to your baby. It's all about creating that loving and nurturing environment for your little one to thrive in.
So, if you're a new parent or just curious about the wonders of baby massage, this podcast episode is definitely for you. Get ready to learn, be inspired, and maybe even give your little one a soothing massage afterwards.
Topics:

• Baby Massage benefits for common issues like sleep, colic, and constipation
• Importance of touch and communication in supporting babies and strengthening the parent-child bond
• The positive effects of baby massage on both parents and babies such as stress reduction and connection
• How baby massage boosts the immune system and language development
• Helen's podcast, First Time Mums Chat, and its aim to support first-time moms
• Advocacy for natural approaches and following intuition
• Importance of communication during massage
• Tips on how to massage babies properly

Learn more about Helen Thompson, her online courses, and the episodes she mentions here: www.mybabymassage.net/sweetslumber
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1. Episode 36- "Discover the Magic of Baby Massage: A Pathway to Relaxation, Connection, & Communication" with Helen Thompson (00:00:00)

2. Baby Massage and its Benefits - Helen discusses her discovery of baby massage and its benefits for babies, including helping with sleep, colic, and constipation. (00:01:05)

3. The Importance of Bonding and Connection - Helen emphasizes the role of touch and communication in building confidence and bonding with babies, as well as the benefits of observing and learning from each other. (00:02:17)

4. Baby Massage as a Routine - Helen explains how baby massage can be incorporated into a routine, shares tips for when to do it, and highlights the importance of not overstimulating newborns. (00:05:53)

5. Baby Massage and Bonding - Helen discusses the importance of baby massage in building a bond and confidence between parents and babies. (00:10:41)

6. Benefits of Baby Massage - The conversation explores how baby massage helps mothers connect and releases happy hormones like oxytocin. (00:11:57)

7. Favorite Episodes of Helen's Podcast - Helen shares some of her favorite episodes, including ones on cranial sacral therapy, teething, and baby communication through touch and talking. (00:14:43)

8. The benefits of podcasting and inspiration - The speaker discusses the inspiration they get from podcasting and talking to people, and how it motivates them. (00:21:44)

9. Supporting first-time moms and natural approaches - The 2nd speaker talks about the aim of their podcast, which is to support first-time moms and provide natural solutions and alternatives to medical interventions. (00:22:22)

10. Importance of communication and building habits - The speakers discuss the importance of communicating with babies, building a language, and creating good habits from a young age. (00:26:05)

11. The importance of following intuition - Speaker 2 discusses the importance of following your intuition when it comes to parenting and making decisions for your baby. (00:33:07)

12. Memories of singing with a baby - Speaker 1 shares a personal memory of singing with her baby before nap time and the joy it brought her as a mother. (00:33:48)

13. The benefits of singing to babies - Speaker 2 expresses her love for when children sing and the importance of starting to sing to babies at a young age. (00:34:39)

14. Baby Massage Benefits - Baby massage can benefit babies through touch, relaxation, and development of the senses. Communication and talking during massage help teach body language and cues. (00:35:00)

15. Direction of Massage - Massage should be done in a clockwise direction to follow the digestive system's natural flow, pushing out waste and providing comfort. (00:37:05)

16. Helen's Programs and Resources - Helen shares a special link for listeners to access her programs and resources on baby massage, including her podcast and courses. More courses will be available in November. (00:38:00)